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Jamie's Birthday Video 2025!!

It's that time of year; Jamie's 52nd birthday is coming!

As ever, and albeit a bit late this year, we would still like to put together another little birthday video and we’d like as many fans as possible to take part!

All you need to do is record a short video (no longer than 1 min in length) wishing him a happy birthday 🥳 If you don’t want to appear on camera or don’t feel comfortable doing that then you can send us your wishes in writing and we will add them to the video that way!

If you want to take part then please send us your videos / messages to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com Wednesday 2nd April!

We hope you can all take part & make Jamie’s day even more special than the last birthday! 💙

If you would like to check out last year’s video for him to see what we put together, you can do so by clicking here!

Want to take part this year? Here are a few tips to follow when sending in your messages:

E-mail your video and name/social media username to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com or via our social media accounts.

Try to keep your message to a maximum of 1 min.

Keep it appropriate.

If you do not speak English, you can just add subtitles or send them!

And if you do not wish to appear in the video yourself you can send us your greeting in text and we will add it to the video

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Interview with Jamie Bamber (Archie Hughes)

(Image: Joss Barratt)

Here is Jamie's section of the BBC's media pack 'Beyond Paradise' interviews.

Also, you scroll to the bottom of this post to read some lovely things his co-stars have said about him in their press pack interview.

Archie’s back in Shipton Abbott. How did it feel returning to the world of Beyond Paradise?

I couldn’t have been more delighted when Tim Key, our executive producer, suggested we meet for lunch in London. He pitched a storyline to me that would bring Archie back. It really surprised me - it wasn’t what I was expecting. I love that part of the world and I love all the people involved. It’s such a warm-hearted work environment. The vibe you get on-screen is very much echoed behind the camera. So for me it was a no-brainer! The storyline was really fun, and I liked what Archie had to do this time. The character had moved on, he’s matured and learned from his previous heartaches. Hopefully viewers will enjoy the ride.

What has Archie been up to since we last saw him?

It’s not explicitly stated in the story but in my head Archie has been away licking his wounds. He’s a man of independent means - he runs a vineyard and a big business and is very hands-on with that. But he’s also taken some time to travel, to explore the wine business in other parts of the world and to reflect. He’s a middle-aged man, single, and he’s had many opportunities in life but he’s burned some bridges along the way. I think he’s done a bit of maturing and comes back to Shipton Abbott as someone who’s ready to be more responsible, vulnerable, and open to new opportunities.

Archie was determined to move on from Martha. Where do we find him now in terms of his feelings for her?

I think Archie will always have more than just a soft spot for Martha. They’re childhood friends and their families know each other. They’re from the same part of the world and they almost got married! That history will never change.

For the record, I don’t think Archie was a bad guy in the first series. This is the challenge of being in a drama where you’re not the lead character and everyone’s rooting for Humphrey. In another show, Archie’s show, everyone would be rooting for him and Martha. I don’t think Archie did anything wrong. He tried his hand. He’s a middle-aged man and, if you sit on the sidelines your whole life, you’ll stay there. He ducked out when asked to duck out and I think he did it with dignity.

But now, hopefully, they can find a way for their relationship to evolve and become what it needs to be in the future. But that’s something to be explored throughout this series - whether they can develop a new kind of relationship that fits their lives today.

What might future relationships hold for Archie?

He’s come back ready for other relationships. He’s not the kind of man who’s happy being a “solo traveler” through life - he’s looking for partnership. And without spoiling too much, he will give it a go somewhere in Shipton Abbott this season.

Did you enjoy returning to Devon and Cornwall for filming? Were there any particular shooting locations that stood out to you?

The first time I visited Cornwall it was for my 13th birthday and I read Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier there. The romance of Cornwall has never left me. The smuggling, pirates, shipwrecks, fishing industry, tin mines, scenery, surfing… And I’m a golfer, so Cornwall has many lures for me.

Beyond Paradise is such a well-crafted, warm and engaging piece of television. It’s a no-brainer for me to return. I couldn’t wait to revisit Looe, which I have a real soft spot for. This time, I discovered Polperro a bit more. I love running and walking along the cliffs, I’m a bit of a fitness freak. My Cornwall routine is running on the cliffs and exploring. I stayed near Talland Bay where I’d swim in the mornings before work. It’s stunning.

I also caught up with an old English teacher of mine, Mr. Venning. He taught me Animal Farm and was a big inspiration. He’s from the area and we had coffee at the Smugglers’ Hotel. He shared some local lore which was fascinating.

What can audiences look forward to this series?

More of the same but even better and different. The “case of the week” stories are quirky, funny, and moving-everything you’d expect from Beyond Paradise! But for me, the real heart of the show is the relationships and character arcs. The main characters all have rich, evolving storylines. They’re three-dimensional - navigating love, loss, illness and life’s ups and downs. That’s where Archie operates. He’s part of that beating heart of the show. I have a confession though, I don’t even read the case scripts! I only focus on Archie’s storyline so I can watch the episodes like a viewer and discover the cases as they unfold. Archie doesn’t know about the police work anyway, so it’s fitting!

But yes, the show’s special because it balances technical, clever mysteries with deep character stories. That’s what makes it stand out.

What Others Have Said:

Kris Marshall (DI Humphrey Goodman)

Archie returns this season. How does this affect Humphrey?

Humphrey doesn’t feel threatened by Archie’s return. He’s always been a confident and emotionally strong person, and he’s very secure in his relationship with Martha. In past series, his issues stemmed from Archie working so closely with Martha but this time, Humphrey isn’t concerned. He’s more bemused than anything else. He isn’t losing sleep over it and is accepting of the situation.

What’s it like working with Jamie Bamber?

Working with Jamie is fantastic. It’s nice to have another actor of a similar age and experience on set, especially since we have both been in the industry since the 90s. While we didn’t know each other well back then, we have a lot of mutual friends, and it’s great to have someone around who shares that history. Jamie is a seasoned actor and a lovely person who brings a lot of fun to the set. We get along really well and it’s always a pleasure working with him.

Sally Bretton (Martha Lloyd)

Archie’s back on the scene. How does this make Martha feel?

Martha’s completely fine with Archie being around as long as Humphrey is okay with it. She likes him, but she’s clear that their past is firmly in the past. There’s mutual respect and closeness between them but absolutely no romance. It’s all very platonic. Working with Jamie (Bamber) is always a joy. He’s such a talented actor and I love doing scenes with him. He brings so much to the table, so it’s always fun to share those moments on screen.

Barbara Flynn (Anne Lloyd)

Is there a particular episode or scene in this series that stands out to you?

It was also lovely to have Jamie (Bamber) back this series. Anne has always had a soft spot for Archie - she originally hoped Martha would marry him! Whenever he’s around, it’s like the lights go on for Anne. Those moments are such a delight to play.

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Beyond Paradise Series 3 : First Look

Time to get excited! 💙 Here is our first look at Jamie's return to Beyond Paradise as Archie Hughes! 💙

We cannot wait to see him back in Shipton Abbott and find out what has brought him back there! 👀

{Source/credit - Beyond Paradise FB}

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A Year in Review : Jamie's 2024

Welcome to our look back on Jamie’s 2024! It’s been another busy year for Jamie and so as we have been doing every year, it’s time to do our yearly review of Jamie’s 2024 career.

January started off strong with RAM Films’ Kenny Logan’s Rugby World Cup Documentary airing a shortened version over on BBC Breakfast. This month also saw him attend his first Comic Con of the year as he attended MegaCon at Excel in London.

The end of February gave us the official announcement of his involvement in The Wives which also started filming in the same month. Jamie was cast as Charlie Morgan, the widower of missing Sister-In-Law, Annabelle Morgan. He then took time out of filming at the beginning of March to attend York Comic Con, which we were lucky enough to attend.

As with every year, April saw him celebrate his 51st birthday! We also were given the announcement to the How Copy audio drama podcast. The Wives also wrapped filming in Malta.

The How Copy podcast was released the following month in May which Jamie guest starred in as Captain Brill. While June was the US release month of DI Ray and saw the announcement for July’s Metro Comic Con.

Jamie was a guest on the Game Of Life Podcast in July before he travelled over to Australia to attend Metro Comic Con.

August saw the trailer and release date announcement for Jamie’s movie, Strangers, that was filmed in Bulgaria in 2023. The same month also gave us the exciting news that he was returning to Beyond Paradise for series 3. Our page also celebrated it’s 6 year anniversary AND we got a first look at The Wives!

September was a busy month in terms of Jamie screen-time as it saw both the release of The Wives, airing over 2 weeks (and split into 3 episodes a week) and Strangers beginning it’s streaming on Paramount Plus, which also had him talking to Tony Toscano on his Talking Pictures podcast about the movie. At the end of September, Sky Sports + showed the full Rugby World Cup Challenge documentary, which we may, or may not be in.

October was the 1 year anniversary of the challenge itself and the UK FINALLY got DI Ray on ITV! October was an exciting times for Battlestar Galactica fans as many of the cast (including Michael Hogan who has been battling health issues since 2020) reunited in Illinois, Chicago for the 20th Anniversary convention.

Speaking of Battlestar Galactica, Jamie was a guest on Katee Sackhoff’s Podcast in November where they talked about things such as the BSG audition process, his decision to move his family from LA to Paris before returning to London and how he developed a love for Coffee on the set of BSG. Finally, also in November, Jamie attended a parlimentary reception at the House Of Commons hosted by PETA to pressure the government to phase out animal testing and experiments.

2025 already has us looking forward to Jamie's return as Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise, which will likely air in the Spring and we cannot wait to see what else 2025 brings for Jamie!

As ever, we would like to thank you for all the support of our page over this past year and wish you all a very happy new year!

Jemma and Sophie. xx

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UPDATED with air date information and link to the trailer!

The Wives : What We Know So Far (UPDATED - 6th September 2024)

The first casting announcement of 2024 has finally been announced with the news of Channel 5's The Wives.

About

Written and created by Helen Black, The Wives is a domestic thriller that centres on 3 sister-in-laws, Sylvie, Natasha and Beth who, just as they have done for the last 15 years, embark on their usual family holiday to Malta. However, this year is different.

The official synopsis reads:

Last year, four sisters-in-law and their families escaped to their Maltese holiday apartments, as they’ve done every summer for fifteen years. Sylvie Morgan, was happily married, Natasha, was swimming in wealth, and Beth and Annabelle Morgan, were thick as thieves. But this year, as they come together again, everything is different. Sylvie’s now single and loving life, Natasha’s hiding a desperate financial situation, Beth is barely keeping her life together and Annabelle is, well… dead. When Annabelle’s widower Charlie, arrives with a new woman in tow, Beth tries to be happy for them, but something doesn’t sit right. Charlie’s new girlfriend Jade, looks exactly like Annabelle. Beth’s plans to have a great summer are quickly scuppered by Charlie’s odd behaviour, and her suspicion that there is more to Annabelle’s death is heightened. With lies coming to light and evidence building, the women work together and against each other to unravel the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. But with corrupt officials, drug cartels and career criminals closer to home than ever expected, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

The Wives has been ordered for Channel 5 by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, Paramount UK and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+. Executive producers for Gaumont are Jess Connell and Alison Jackson. Produced by Margot Gavan Duffy, The Wives was written and created by Helen Black (Time S2, Life and Death in the Warehouse), with episodes by Ciara Conway (Screw, Holby City) and Jamie Jackson. The series will be directed by Claire Tailyour (Phoenix Rise, Deceit) and Paulette Randall (Waterloo Road, Tin Star).

The Cast

Jamie will star as Annabelle's widower, Charlie Morgan.

Also starring will be:

Angela Griffin as Natasha Morgan

Tamzin Outhwaite as Sylvie Morgan

Jo Joyner is Beth Morgan

Katie Clarkson-Hill is Charlie's new girlfriend, Jade Glover

Christine Bottomley is Annabelle Morgan

Catriona Chandler will be playing Annabelle and Charlie's daughter, Sky Morgan

Ben Willbond is Beth's husband, Frankie Morgan

Jonathan Forbes as Natasha's husband, Sean Morgan

Louis Boyer as charming local businessman, Luca Vella

Ajay Chhabra as consulate official Vinay Taneja

Jamie, Jonathan and Ben will be playing wealthy brothers, Charlie, Sean and Frankie Morgan.

Trailer

The trailer can be viewed here!

Filming Locations

The series began filming in Malta in February 2024.

Episodes

There will be 6 episodes.

Air Date

It will air on Channel 5 (in the UK) during two weeks in September. The first three episodes will air on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th. With the final three airing Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th.

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The Wives - Trailer

The series will begin airing on Monday 16th September at 9pm, with the second and third episodes airing on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th September at 9pm on Channel 5 (UK).

Episodes 4-6 will air the following week.

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The Wives : First Look

L-R: Catriona Chandler as Sky Morgan, Jamie as Charlie Morgan, Jo Joyner as Beth Morgan, Ben Willbond as Frankie Morgan, Katie Clarkson-Hill as Jade Glover, Tamsin Outhwaite as Sylvie Morgan, Jonathan Forbes as Shaun Morgan and Angela Griffin as Natasha Morgan

As part of their Autumn preview, Channel 5 has released the first look image at The Wives which is due to air later this year.

To read everything we know so far about the series, click here!

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Jamie to return to Beyond Paradise

Archie Hughes is making his way back to Shipton Abbott for the upcoming third series of Beyond Paradise!!

The official S3 synopsis from the BBC reads

Set against the idyllic backdrops of Devon and Cornwall, there are plenty of cases to keep the team on their toes, including a body found in the river on the county border, a baffling chocolate box poisoning, a historic farming feud and a spiking incident on the water. Away from the police station, Martha and Humphrey must overcome unexpected hurdles as foster parents, while the reappearance of Martha’s old flame Archie presents an unexpected challenge. While Esther navigates a surprise encounter in her private life, a health scare for Anne stirs up painful memories, and Kelby embarks on a journey of personal growth.

Tim Key, Executive Producer, Red Planet Pictures says: “We are delighted to be back in the beautiful South West, filming what promises to be our strongest series yet, packed full of mysteries, surprises, challenges and lots of heart. We love making the show and the audience response to it is fantastic, and it’s especially exciting to welcome back Jamie Bamber to Shipton Abbott– we can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been up to.”

Filming has already started in Cornwall and the series is due to air sometime next year. There is a Christmas Special coming this year but it is unknown whether Archie will be reintroduced in the festive episode or whether we have to wait for the full new series.

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Strangers - What We Know So Far

The film that Jamie was filming, and then announce for last year, Strangers finally has more information so we are now able to put it all in one post!

The Cast

Jamie will be playing hitman Sky. With Sienna Guillory as Laura. Emmett J. Scanlan is her husband, Tony. Jon Voight is Richard. IMDb also has Nico Seedsman as Mike and Ana March as Sofia, whereas Rotten Tomatoes states that Alex Blake plays Kirk.

The Plot

A synopsis of the film on released by Rotten Tomatoes reads:

Laura (Sienna Guillory) is seeking revenge on her abusive husband, when her life takes a dark turn when she meets a mysterious hitman. Drawn into a whirlwind romance, she spirals into a dangerous vigilante spree. As the body count rises, she begins to unravel the true nature of her partner and the secrets they both conceal.

The film is directed by Tony Dean Smith and written by Steven Paul. It is produced by SP Media Group. Scott Karol serves as executive producer with Kyle Otto as consulting producer.

Trailer

The trailer was released in August and you can view it below.

Strangers | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies - YouTube

Release

Filming took place in Bulgaria last year, largely at the Nu Boyana Film Studios. It will be released on Paramount + on 17th September 2024.

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Metro Comic Con, Melbourne, Australia - 13th & 14th July 2024

Apologies, we accidentally deleted the original post!

This weekend saw Jamie return to Australia for the first time in 10 years and we thought we'd keep you round up the convention with a post!

Prior to the event, Jamie took part in 3 interviews.

TV Tonight - "Battlestar Galactica changed my life"

Nova Stream - Battlestar Galactica‘s Jamie Bamber reflects on the show 20 years later

Subculture Entertainment interview (AUDIO)

SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2024 - CONTENT

Above photos Credit : larajanephotography

Jamie also recorded a short video for Con on their social media pages.

SUNDAY 14TH JULY 2024 - CONTENT

Above photos Credit : larajanephotography

CREDIT: nicksugarbaker on Instagram

Jamie also took part in an interview during the event.

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We have updated this with content for both days! 😊

Metro Comic Con, Melbourne, Australia - 13th & 14th July 2024 - UPDATED 14th July 2024

This weekend sees Jamie return to Australia for the first time in 10 years and we thought we'd keep you updated with the convention with a post!

Prior to the event, Jamie took part in 2 interviews.

TV Tonight - "Battlestar Galactica changed my life"

Nova Stream - Battlestar Galactica‘s Jamie Bamber reflects on the show 20 years later

Subculture Entertainment interview (AUDIO)

SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2024 - Content

Above photos Credit : larajanephotography

Jamie also recorded a short video for Con on their social media pages.

SUNDAY 14TH JULY - Content

Above photos Credit : larajanephotography

nicksugarbaker on Instagram

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Jamie's Birthday Video 2024!

It's that time of year once again; Jamie's 51st birthday is coming!

As ever we are putting together another little birthday video and we’d like as many fans as possible to take part!

All you need to do is record a short video (no longer than 1 min in length) wishing him a happy birthday 🥳 If you don’t want to appear on camera or don’t feel comfortable doing that then you can send us your wishes in writing and we will add them to the video that way!

If you want to take part then please send us your videos / messages to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com by Saturday 30th March!

We hope you can all take part & make Jamie’s day even more special than the last birthday! 💙

If you would like to check out last year’s video for him to see what we put together, you can do so by clicking here!

Want to take part this year? Here are a few tips to follow when sending in your messages:

E-mail your video and name/social media username to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com

Try to keep your message to a maximum of 1 min.

Keep it appropriate.

If you do not speak English, you can just add subtitles or send them!

And if you do not wish to appear in the video yourself you can send us your greeting in text and we will add it to the video

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One week to go to send us your birthday greetings for Jamie! We’ve had some lovely messages so far 🥰 Add yours! 💙

Jamie's Birthday Video 2024!

It's that time of year once again; Jamie's 51st birthday is coming!

As ever we are putting together another little birthday video and we’d like as many fans as possible to take part!

All you need to do is record a short video (no longer than 1 min in length) wishing him a happy birthday 🥳 If you don’t want to appear on camera or don’t feel comfortable doing that then you can send us your wishes in writing and we will add them to the video that way!

If you want to take part then please send us your videos / messages to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com by Saturday 30th March!

We hope you can all take part & make Jamie’s day even more special than the last birthday! 💙

If you would like to check out last year’s video for him to see what we put together, you can do so by clicking here!

Want to take part this year? Here are a few tips to follow when sending in your messages:

E-mail your video and name/social media username to jamiebamberdaily@gmail.com

Try to keep your message to a maximum of 1 min.

Keep it appropriate.

If you do not speak English, you can just add subtitles or send them!

And if you do not wish to appear in the video yourself you can send us your greeting in text and we will add it to the video

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Jamie spent St Patrick's Day yesterday with some of the cast (plus Angela and Jo's husbands) of The Wives in Malta! 💙

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I alone pushed Captain Sawyer into the hold.

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The Wives : What We Know So Far (UPDATED - 6th September 2024)

The first casting announcement of 2024 has finally been announced with the news of Channel 5's The Wives.

About

Written and created by Helen Black, The Wives is a domestic thriller that centres on 3 sister-in-laws, Sylvie, Natasha and Beth who, just as they have done for the last 15 years, embark on their usual family holiday to Malta. However, this year is different.

The official synopsis reads:

Last year, four sisters-in-law and their families escaped to their Maltese holiday apartments, as they’ve done every summer for fifteen years. Sylvie Morgan, was happily married, Natasha, was swimming in wealth, and Beth and Annabelle Morgan, were thick as thieves. But this year, as they come together again, everything is different. Sylvie’s now single and loving life, Natasha’s hiding a desperate financial situation, Beth is barely keeping her life together and Annabelle is, well… dead. When Annabelle’s widower Charlie, arrives with a new woman in tow, Beth tries to be happy for them, but something doesn’t sit right. Charlie’s new girlfriend Jade, looks exactly like Annabelle. Beth’s plans to have a great summer are quickly scuppered by Charlie’s odd behaviour, and her suspicion that there is more to Annabelle’s death is heightened. With lies coming to light and evidence building, the women work together and against each other to unravel the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. But with corrupt officials, drug cartels and career criminals closer to home than ever expected, have they bitten off more than they can chew?

The Wives has been ordered for Channel 5 by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, Paramount UK and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+. Executive producers for Gaumont are Jess Connell and Alison Jackson. Produced by Margot Gavan Duffy, The Wives was written and created by Helen Black (Time S2, Life and Death in the Warehouse), with episodes by Ciara Conway (Screw, Holby City) and Jamie Jackson. The series will be directed by Claire Tailyour (Phoenix Rise, Deceit) and Paulette Randall (Waterloo Road, Tin Star).

The Cast

Jamie will star as Annabelle's widower, Charlie Morgan.

Also starring will be:

Angela Griffin as Natasha Morgan

Tamzin Outhwaite as Sylvie Morgan

Jo Joyner is Beth Morgan

Katie Clarkson-Hill is Charlie's new girlfriend, Jade Glover

Christine Bottomley is Annabelle Morgan

Catriona Chandler will be playing Annabelle and Charlie's daughter, Sky Morgan

Ben Willbond is Beth's husband, Frankie Morgan

Jonathan Forbes as Natasha's husband, Sean Morgan

Louis Boyer as charming local businessman, Luca Vella

Ajay Chhabra as consulate official Vinay Taneja

Jamie, Jonathan and Ben will be playing wealthy brothers, Charlie, Sean and Frankie Morgan.

Trailer

The trailer can be viewed here!

Filming Locations

The series began filming in Malta in February 2024.

Episodes

There will be 6 episodes.

Air Date

It will air on Channel 5 (in the UK) during two weeks in September. The first three episodes will air on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th. With the final three airing Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th.

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A Year in Review : Jamie's 2023

Welcome to our look back on Jamie’s 2023! It’s been a tough year for the entertainment industry in general, with the SAG-AFTRA strike taking place from July all the way through to November, and we know that this impacted Jamie as he chose to take a stand along with many of his other acting peers. Yet despite this, Jamie has accomplished a lot in this year & it’s time to look back at some of the highlights!

February saw the release of Beyond Paradise on BBC1. Jamie played Archie Hughes, an ex flame of Martha’s who joined forces with her in getting her new business in Shipton Abbott up and running. Unfortunately for Archie, Martha had moved back to Shipton Abbott with her fiance, Humphrey and the two didn’t quite see eye to eye. This was such a fun role for Jamie and a complete joy to watch.

April was an exciting month which saw Jamie celebrating his 50th birthday and as always we marked the occasion with a birthday video which many of you took part in! He also travelled over to Cannes to premiere Cannes Confidential at  the 6th Canneseries Festival alongside co-stars Lucie Lucas and Tamara Marthe.

May saw Jamie treading the boards once again in Uncle Glen’s Menagerie at the Arcola Theatre which we were lucky enough to go and watch. Such an incredible evening of ad-lib comedy and superb acting from an incredible group of actors and comedians. As ever we want to thank Jamie for his time that he spent chatting with us before and after the show too.

In June finally came the UK release of Cannes Confidential on Acorn TV and we LOVED Harry King from the moment we met him. Such a fun, easy watching show and such a complex character in which Jamie got to show off all sides of his talent, from comedy through to some really beautiful emotional moments, especially in scenes with his on-screen daughter Emilie who was played by his real life daughter Ava in a brilliant debut performance. June also saw the release of Trader over in Russia - a project which Jamie filmed alongside his amazing wife Kerry all the way back in 2019! And of course, we cannot forget the epic BSG reunion which took place when Jamie headed over to Phoenix Fan Fusion. #SoSayWeAll

July brought some incredible news as Jamie announced that he was taking part in Kenny Logan’s RWC Challenge - an epic 700 mile cycle & walking challenge from Edinburgh to Paris, all to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Throughout July all the way through to October when the challenge took place, Jamie was training hard to ensure that he was ready for the mammoth challenge ahead.

August saw the release of Who Is Erin Carter? on Netflix - a twisty, fast paced thriller from the mind of Strike Back writer, Jack Lothian. Jamie played DI Jim Armstrong, a mysterious figure from Erin’s past. Though he was only in two episodes. We LOVED this character and with the series being left open ended, we really hope we get to see more of Jim in the future.

In September, Jamie attended the National Television Awards alongside his Beyond Paradise cast mates as the show was nominated for Best New Drama (which sadly it didn’t win).

And onto October which was such an important month for Jamie as all the training paid off when he & so many other incredible people including Kenny & Gabby Logan, Ally McCoist, Jason Fox and Jimmy Nesbitt started their gruelling trek on bike and foot from Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to the Stade de France in Paris. This challenge was hugely life changing for the whole team (as well as a whole lot of fun!) and they smashed their target of raising £555,555 between them for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. We were honoured to be able to cheer them all on for a small part of this journey when we saw them off in York on day 3 and welcomed them back as they ended the day at the beautiful Belvoir Castle. To top off an incredible achievement, Jamie was also asked to become an ambassador for the foundation - a role we know that he will embody so well.

October also saw Jamie joining Cameo, giving fans the opportunity to get a personalised video message from him (which we of course took advantage of also!) and to round off the month, Cannes Confidential aired on French TV, renamed  Cannes Police Criminalle, with the entire show having been dubbed into French by the original cast.

November saw Jamie as a guest on fellow RWC Challenge team mate Archie Curzon’s podcast, The Rig Biz Pod, which was a brilliantly funny interview.

And to round the year off, December gave us announcements of not one but two new projects to look forward to in 2024! Firstly, Heavyweight, starring and produced by Jamie’s Marcella co-star Nicholas Pinnock, will be a gritty London drama focusing on the mental state of a boxer and his cornermen backstage before the fight as the clock ticks down. 

With the strike finally over, Jamie travelled to Bulgaria to film Strangers alongside Sienna Guillory, Emmett J Scanlan and Jon Voight. The project is described as an action thriller and will be released in 2024 on Paramount Plus.

As well as these two exciting announcements, AKA Blackbird, the brainchild of BSG alumni James Callis was finally released as an audiobook! With so many former BSG stars taking part in it, including Jamie and Kerry, it’s definitely not one to be missed.

And there you have it! Despite some difficult times, Jamie really did achieve a lot this year and with 2 projects already to look forward to, we can’t wait to see what else 2024 has in store.

As ever, we would like to thank you for all the support of our page over this past year and wish you all a very happy new year!

Jemma and Sophie. xx